5/11/2024
Each of us designed a PCB for the IR circuit, we then decided that Rhys’s PCB design was ideal as it was the most organised and had more room for the special feature.
21/11/2024
The PCB design has now been printed, drilled and shaped. The team also finished building the IR circuit on the breadboard; it had a few complications as it had mismatched values of components with the resistors and capacitors but they were resolved promptly.
12/12/2024
The team built the micro mouse with a PCB-based avoidance system. At first, it struggled to drive straight, although after testing different motors the issue was fixed. Once the straight line movement was consistent, the team focused on improving obstacle detection by calibrating the sensors and updating the software.
18/02/2025 – 27/03/2025
We tested the white line following sensor by soldering the components and confirming it functions properly through the light-based resistance changes. We then tested on the board, with the white line to follow, and adjusted as need be.
The code was also updated with a reverse function, allowing the micromouse to follow the line for 20 seconds in each direction.
2025 MicroMouse Combat Tournament
In 2025, our class took part in an exciting combat robot tournament where we put our micromouse designs to the test. The event brought together teams ready to battle it out with their robots in a competitive arena. Our team performed exceptionally well, showcasing the effectiveness of our design and code in real combat situations. After several intense matches, we made it all the way to the final round, ultimately finishing in second place after a tough match against Team Alpha, where we lost to points. It was a great experience that highlighted our teamwork, problem-solving, and engineering skills.